TGI Friday’s public hearing sign

    This meeting is now past, but I just noticed the sign. TGI Friday’s on Victoria Avenue has a notice of Public Meeting: The City of Niagara Falls Committee of Adjustment Public Hearing Date – July 8/2008 5:00 p.m. Committee Room 2, City Hall 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls File – B-2008-016 & A-2008-026 Consent to…

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      Falls guide ignores U.S. side

      From the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: While many locals have no need for a visitor’s guide to Niagara Falls, it’s always interesting to see what outsiders think of our beloved natural wonder. Dirk Vanderwilt, a self-professed frequent visitor to the region, composed his thoughts on both sides of the border in “Niagara Falls,” part of…

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        A couple more observations about Dean Sullivan’s jump

        A few more notes that I’ve been able to find out about Dean Sullivan’s jump: Apparently on the 10th floor of the Fallsview Casino there is a viewing area. It was full of people, including other camera crews. He had on some thick plastic protection around his sides (similar to hockey equipment) and the friction…

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          Trent Poulson: Church Tour and Niagara Falls

          Someone with a Blogger blog posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls: Thursday: We drove up to Niagara Falls, where we crossed the border into Canada to see the Canadian side of it (which is better). We rode the Maid of the Mist to the bottom the the falls and got soaked! Well, Mom…

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            psychosami: Niagara Falls 2008 Trip!

            Someone with a Live Journal blog posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls: Woke up Monday morning early and got ready for the day. Left Derek sleep a little longer while I got ready and then we left about 1030am to start our walk out to Clifton Hill. That’s the tourist area that we…

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              Remembering Niagara Falls Mob Boss’ Death

              Last week I received a press release from Mike Rizzo, owner of The Mob Tours: Things have always been a little different in Niagara Falls, New York. From the thundering cascades and honeymoon trips to Love Canal, the city has usually walked to the beat of a different drummer. To that end it’s no surprise…

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                Behind the Falls: Maid of the Mist

                From the Niagara Falls Review: As the steel boat chugs towards the 52-metre wall of rushing water, the passengers begin a steady chant of cheers. In unison, they pull the hoods of the blue raincoats over their heads. As the boat came within 75 metres of the mighty Horseshoe Falls, the raincoats didn’t offer much…

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                  Days Inn Adds Niagara Falls Hotel to Portfolio

                  From Hospitality 1st: Days Inns – Canada invites travellers to visit its newest location in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The newly renovated full service hotel offers 121 updated guest rooms, on-site restaurant, indoor heated pool and free wireless Internet access. All aspects of the hotel have been upgraded to reflect current design trends in hospitality. “From…

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                    This Is How We Roll: Vacation Day 3

                    Someone with a Blogger blog posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls: 70 bucks later for a so-so dinner, we headed back into Niagara Falls proper, found our regular parking spot, now a few dollars cheaper than the w/e. Rich and Austin parked in a spot for viewing the fireworks and Q, Kay and…

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                      The Great Weight Loss Challenge of 2008, Month 4 Begins

                      Someone with a LiveJournal blog (who happens to be trying to lose weight) was recently in Niagara Falls: Sunday: -Wake up at 6:45 -Leave by 7:00 -Stop at the Hungry Bear restaurant for breakfast (around 8:00) -Stop in Port Severn for a look at the cool railroad (on my parents insistance) ~10:00 -Arrive in Niagara…

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